A rich, creamy potato soup loaded with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives. The perfect comfort food for a cozy dinner!
📝 Ingredients
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Fry the bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add the potatoes: Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Make it creamy: Whisk the flour into the cream until smooth, then stir it into the soup. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Add the cheese: Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add the sour cream and black pepper, then season with salt to taste.
- Adjust the texture: Mash some of the potatoes for a thicker soup, leaving the rest chunky.
- Add the toppings: Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon, extra cheddar cheese, and fresh chives.
❤️ Serving Tip
Serve with warm crusty bread for the ultimate comfort-food dinner!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Servings: 6
Enjoy your homemade Loaded Baked Potato Soup! 🥔🧀🥓